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With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America

With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America

1996 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Documentary

From the "Christian anti-Communism" of the '50s to the sophisticated politics of the Christian Coalition today, evangelical Christians have slowly but steadily re-shaped the context of mainstream American politics and culture. Using rare archival footage and candid interviews, "With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America" chronicles the conservative Christian political movement.

From the "Christian anti-Communism" of the '50s to the sophisticated politics of the Christian Coalition today, evangelical Christians have slowly but steadily re-shaped the context of mainstream American politics and culture. Using rare archival footage and candid interviews, "With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America" chronicles the conservative Christian political movement.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Early Crusades: 1950-1968

Post-War fundamentalism is marked by optimism, mass revival meetings, and disdain for worldly politics. But current even

EP 2

The Zeal of Thy House: 1969-1974

The symbiotic alliance between Billy Graham and Richard Nixon foreshadows the coming union of religion and politics. The

EP 3

We Are Family: 1974-1980

After Vietnam and Watergate, America is looking for a Good Father, and despite media befuddlement at the 'born-again' Ji

EP 4

Prophets and Advisors: 1979-1984

Seizing the 'pro-family' agenda, New Right conservative strategists midwife a brood of new Christian political organizat

EP 5

And Who Shall Lead Them?: 1985-1988

Anti-abortion activists cheered when Reagan named one of their own, C. Everett Koop, as Surgeon-General. By the mid-'80s

EP 6

God's Armies: 1989-

While George Bush strains to win their trust, Religious Right leaders turn to a new crusade: building a true grassroots

Popular Cast

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

Self - Narrator (voice)